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Are you a master or a disaster?

Published 12/23/2014

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    Cathy and Todd talk relationships and discuss and article (link below) from The Atlantic called “Masters of Love”  In the article, it talks about the most current research about “master” and “disaster” partnerships. The biggest take away? If your partner sees a bird and points to it, look at the bird and acknowledge you’ve seen it. This is a metaphor for aspects of your relationship! Also, do you scan your relationship for kindness or for contempt? Be conscious of what you are looking for, because what you focus on grows.

    Todd shares some money tips (he loves money tips!), they play some clips from Frosty the Snowman, they laugh a lot, and they ask listeners to comment on how their partner showed up for them. Go to the Zen Parenting Radio website and click “send us a voice message” – share a brief story about why your partner has your back.

    “Masters of Love” Article by Emily Esfahani Smith

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    Cathy’s 3rd book, Living What You Want Your Kids To Learn- The Power of Self-Aware Parenting, is now on sale! Go here to order your book.

    Todd co-facilitates The Tribe Men’s Group and is now accepting applications for his 2015 retreat.  Registration can be found here.

    Click the following links to purchase Cathy’s books The Self-Aware Parent Part 1  & and Part 2

    Click here to find her blog, and click here to find her Chicago Parent column.

    Todd has a few spots opening for his Men’s Group.  Email me @ comments@zenparentingradio.com

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